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| mantle |
the layer of the earth that lies between the crust and the core. The crust is the top layer of the earth--the layer we live on. The core is the center of our earth. The mantle is very thick and makes up most of the entire planet. [1/2 definitions] |
| maple syrup |
a thick, sweet liquid made by boiling the sap of maple trees. |
| marker |
a pen, usually with a felt tip, that makes thick lines of ink. A marker is used for marking and writing. |
| marsh |
a low, wet area, often thick with tall grasses; bog. |
| mat1 |
a thick mass of tangled hair or fur. [1/6 definitions] |
| mayonnaise |
a thick dressing of oil, vinegar or lemon juice, seasonings, and egg yolks. Mayonnaise is used in salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. |
| maze |
a complicated network of paths or passages between high walls or thick hedges which are often designed to confuse those who travel through them. |
| melon |
a fruit that grows on vines and has a hard outer layer and thick, juicy flesh. |
| molasses |
a thick, sweet dark brown syrup made from sugar cane. |
| mop |
a thick or tangled mass. [1/3 definitions] |
| moss |
a small, green plant without flowers that grows in soft, thick clumps. Moss grows in mats on rocks, trees, and wet ground. |
| mush1 |
a thick, soft cereal that is made of corn meal boiled in water or milk. [1/2 definitions] |
| mushy |
soft and thick, like mush. |
| nutria |
a small mammal with thick brown fur and a long thin tail. Nutrias are rodents closely related to guinea pigs and porcupines. They build burrows near wet areas such as swamps. Nutrias used to only live in South America, but they have spread to much of the United States and Europe. |
| overgrow |
to grow over with a thick cover of leaves. |
| pack1 |
to form into a thick or solid mass. [1/9 definitions] |
| paste1 |
any soft, thick, moist substance or mixture. [1/4 definitions] |
| petroleum |
a thick oil found by drilling beneath the earth's surface. Petroleum is made into gasoline, heating oil, and other products. |
| pig |
an animal with a wide, flat nose, four short legs, a thick body, and a short, curly tail. Pigs are mammals with hooves. Wild pigs often have tusks. Domestic pigs are raised for their meat, which is called pork. Adult pigs are also called hogs. [1/2 definitions] |
| pile3 |
the thick, soft fiber on the surface of a rug or a piece of cloth. Pile is made of loops of yarn or other material that are sometimes cut. |
| pitch2 |
a thick, black, sticky material made from coal or wood tar. Pitch is used for paving roads and covering roofs to protect them from water. |
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